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Home My WebLink About2025 03 31 Consent 310 - Approval of the February 24, 2025 City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCONSENT AGENDA ITEM 310 CITY COMMISSION AGENDA | MARCH 31, 2025 REGULAR MEETING TITLE Approval of the Minutes from the Monday, February 24, 2025 City Commission Regular Meeting SUMMARY FUNDING SOURCE RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Commission approve the Monday, February 24, 2025 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes as presented 774 CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2025 AT 6:30 PM CITY HALL – COMMISSION CHAMBERS 1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434, WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA 775 CITY COMMISSION MINUTES | REGULAR MEETING | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2025 | PAGE 2 OF 7 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kevin McCann called the Regular Meeting of Monday, February 24, 2025 of the City Commission to order at 6:34 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). Roll Call: Mayor Kevin McCann, present Deputy Mayor Cade Resnick, present Commissioner Paul Diaz, present Commissioner Victoria Bruce, present Commissioner Sarah Baker, present Commissioner Mark Caruso, present City Manager Kevin A. Sweet, present City Attorney Anthony Garganese, present City Clerk Christian Gowan, present Pastor Kyle Stewart led the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Caruso asked that Item 305 related to Landscape Maintenance Services be discussed prior to approval of the Consent Agenda. There was no objection and the agenda was adopted. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 100. Not Used INFORMATIONAL AGENDA 200. Not Used PUBLIC INPUT Mayor McCann opened Public Input. Ms. Leah Weisman, 113 Brookshire Court, Winter Springs noted concerns with lighting at Central Winds Park, especially the dog park, ADA compliance, and the inclusion of the Central Winds Park Master Plan on the Consent Agenda. Mr. Robert Miller 679 Silvercreek Drive, Winter Springs spoke about his service on the City Commission, his hopes for the future, the need for a traffic concurrency plan, area flood control plan, potable water and wastewater treatment solutions. Mr. David Bear, 921 Tuskawilla Trail, Winter Springs asked that the City continue investing in parks and highlighted the need for additional lighting in Central Winds Park, the need for planning, and potential commercial benefits. Ms. Joslyn Bear, 921 Tuskawilla Trail, Winter Springs spoke about the importance of more sporting opportunities in Winter Springs. Ms. Christina Harbuck, 111 Tarpon Circle, Winter Springs shared concerns about speeding on Northern Way and the need for speed bumps or tables to curb speeding and requested a reduction in the speed limit. Ms. Deandrya Gonzalez, 1120 Meadow Lake Way, Winter Springs asked that lights be added to the lower fields at Central Winds Park and noted a petition that was shared with the Commission 1. 1 Attached to the end of these minutes 776 CITY COMMISSION MINUTES | REGULAR MEETING | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2025 | PAGE 3 OF 7 Mr. Kyle Reineck, 679 Benitawood Court, Winter Springs asked that the lighting proposal be reconsidered for Central Winds Park. Mr. Gary Coffman, 640 N Devon Avenue, Winter Springs asked about a DEP letter sent to the City and concerns about fecal coliform and total suspended solids disbursement. Ms. Marguerite Orf, 702 Cottonwood Court, Winter Springs asked about a public pool that was promised and never built, noted speeding concerns and the need for speed bumps on Trotwood and Winter Springs Boulevards. Mr. Norman Gaspar, 901 Red Oak Court, Winter Springs spoke in support of increased lighting at Central Winds Park. Mr. William Morrisey, 965 Sequoia Drive, Winter Springs thought the city should prioritize funding for issues other than lighting and water usage concerns for Central Winds Park. Ms. Gina Shafer, Winter Springs Village, Winter Springs asked for time limits on commissioners and asked for consideration of ordinance related to alley maintenance and public ownership. Mr. Ruben Trevino, 731 Sailfish Road, Winter Springs noted seeing no activity on creeks since last hurricane season and asked about planned work. Mayor McCann closed Public Input. CONSENT AGENDA 300) Establishment of the 2025 Districting Commission No discussion. 301) Highlands Villages I and II - Sidewalk Improvements No discussion. 302) Endeavour Drive South - Roadway Repair No discussion. 303) Central Winds Park Master Plan Report. Deputy Mayor Resnick noted the Central Winds Master Plan report was suggestions for the Commission to analyze and take action as desired. 304) Purchase of John Deere 7700A Precision-Cut Fairway Mower No discussion. 305) RFP11-24-05 LH Landscape Maintenance Services Commissioner Caruso noted his review of the subject RFP, comparison to other cities, and meeting with staff regarding concerns specifically related to one company handling all city landscaping. He further noted concerns about the maintenance of ponds and roadways and outsourcing and suggested the service should be brought in house. Manager Sweet commented on the savings the city realized by outsourcing the landscaping services and further savings from consolidating the contract to one vendor. 777 CITY COMMISSION MINUTES | REGULAR MEETING | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2025 | PAGE 4 OF 7 Discussion followed on the expectations of pond maintenance, equipment that was in use, and costs provided in the bid proposals. Mr. Kevin Maddox, Landscape and Arbor Manager noted that ponds would be mowed and natural areas pushed back, detailed some of the equipment that the vendor used, and noted that the recommended vendor was currently working with the city in the Tuscawilla area. Commissioner Bruce noted three providers were currently providing this service and spoke highly of the recommended vendor (Nature’s Care) work in the Tuscawilla area. 306) Approval of the Minutes from the Monday, February 10, 2025 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes No discussion. "MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA." MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR RESNICK. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BAKER. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BAKER (AYE); BRUCE (AYE); CARUSO (NAY); DIAZ (NAY); RESNICK (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 3-2. PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA 400) First Reading of Ordinance 2025-07: Procedures for Naming Buildings, Parks, and Streets “MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY.” MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR RESNICK. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CARUSO. MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Attorney Garganese read Ordinance 2025-07 by title, noted this was requested by the Commission and briefly reviewed the proposed procedures. Mayor McCann opened the Public Hearing for Item 400. Ms. Gina Shafer, Winter Springs Village, Winter Springs asked about a contest for naming parks. Mr. William Morrisey, 965 Sequoia Drive, Winter Springs asked about changing the name of State Road 434 to Main Street. Mayor McCann closed the Public Hearing for Item 400. "MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM 400 [APPROVING ORDINANCE 2025-07 ON FIRST READING]." MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR RESNICK. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CARUSO. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BAKER (AYE); BRUCE (AYE); CARUSO (AYE); DIAZ (AYE); RESNICK (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5-0. REGULAR AGENDA 500) Intent to Award RFP # 12-24-02 HQ to Replace an Inlet Valve at the West Water Reclamation Facility to Cathcart Construction Company Mayor McCann noted the costs for the valve, and potential FEMA reimbursement at 75% due to Hurricane Ian damage. 778 CITY COMMISSION MINUTES | REGULAR MEETING | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2025 | PAGE 5 OF 7 "MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM 500.” [APPROVE THE AWARD OF THE PROPOSAL FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE WEST WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY INLET VALVE TO CATHCART CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $593,658.00 WITH AN ESTIMATED COMPLETION TIME OF 30 DAYS. IT IS ALSO REQUESTED THAT THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY PREPARE AND EXECUTE ALL APPLICABLE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS CONSISTENT WITH THIS AGENDA ITEM.] MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR RESNICK. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BAKER. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BAKER (AYE); BRUCE (AYE); CARUSO (AYE); DIAZ (AYE); RESNICK (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 501) Matters Related to Boards & Committees Brief discussion on the need to provide direction to boards about expectations, the will of the Commission to continue reviewing boards and committees individually, and the status of merging the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee and Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. "MOTION TO PAUSE BRINGING BOARDS AND COMMITTEES FOR REVIEW UNTIL THERE IS ONE THAT THE COMMISSION WANTS TO LOOK AT SPECIFICALLY." MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR RESNICK. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BRUCE. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BAKER (AYE); BRUCE (AYE); CARUSO (AYE); DIAZ (AYE); RESNICK (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 502) New Business Commissioner Resnick asked about the possibility of a study to look at outsourcing versus bringing services in-house Commissioner Diaz thanked staff for providing financial documents and discussed various required studies that he would want included in a study if it were to take place. Manager Sweet noted that, based on these suggestions, staff would not be able to produce anything in time for consideration of the next budget. Mayor McCann noted the Commission meeting scheduled for March 24th and conflicts with the Florida League of Cities Legislative Action Days. The Commission agreed to reschedule the meeting from March 24th to March 31st. Commissioner Bruce asked about budgeting for secondary water standard solutions, creek cleanup, and noted the Jetta Point property was potentially being put up for sale by Seminole County. Commissioner Bruce noted a discussion with Commissioner Bob Dallari, Seminole County Board of County Commissioners, about potential interest from hotels and asked about a potential economic feasibility study. Manager Sweet noted the city had requested state funding for water standard solutions, waiting on final approval for NRCS to continue with debris and sediment removal in the creeks, and familiarity with discussions about the Jetta Point property. Mayor McCann asked about proposed workshops related to wastewater and other topics. Manager Sweet noted a proposed March 13th workshop meeting for wastewater/reclaimed discussion from 9:30 am – 12 pm. Brief discussion followed on the planned attendees and it was noted representatives from Veolia would not be present. . 779 CITY COMMISSION MINUTES | REGULAR MEETING | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2025 | PAGE 6 OF 7 REPORTS 600) City Manager Kevin A. Sweet Manager Sweet noted the RFQ for Operations and Maintenance of the wastewater plants would be released in the next two weeks and explained that the parameters had been changed from its previous issuance to bring lift station maintenance back in-house. 601) City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese • No report 602) City Clerk Christian Gowan • No report 603) Seat Five Commissioner Mark Caruso Commissioner Caruso provided updates on attending the Babe Ruth opening ceremony and expressed concerns about ongoing issues at the wastewater treatment facility and related consent orders. 608) Seat Four Commissioner Cade Resnick *Deputy Mayor Resnick left the meeting at 8:22 pm* 605) Seat One Commissioner Paul Diaz No report. 606) Seat Two Commissioner Victoria Bruce Commissioner Bruce noted her attendance at the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee Meeting, the opening of the new Foxtail coffee shop in the Town Center, and the maintenance work being done on a stormwater pond. 607) Seat Three Commissioner Sarah Baker Commissioner Baker reported on attending multiple events including the Citizens Advisory Committee at the police department, the State of the County lunch, the Tri County League of Cities meeting, the police awards ceremony, and the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee Meeting. 604) Mayor Kevin McCann Mayor McCann highlighted the upcoming comprehensive plan meeting and emphasized the importance of public input. He also provided updates on attending the Taco Bell opening, the Tri County League of Cities meeting hosted by the city, and the police department awards ceremony. PUBLIC INPUT Mayor McCann opened Public Input. Ms. Leah Weisman, 113 Brookshire Court, Winter Springs spoke about efforts to save the veterans committee and the need for leadership regarding other city committees. 780 CITY COMMISSION MINUTES | REGULAR MEETING | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2025 | PAGE 7 OF 7 Mr. Kevin Hockenberry, 158 Tuskawilla Road, Suite 1312 - Authentic Church – Winter Springs, noted concerns about speed on Tuskawilla Road in the Town Center, multiple incidents witnessed there, and asked for increased police patrol. Ms. Gina Shafer, Winter Springs Village, Winter Springs noted county funding for Incubator and thought other cities should contribute, asked about the city holding a mother/son event, and asked about QR codes in parks to share information. Ms. Shafer also asked that the Commission not have their phones on the dais. Mr. Art Gallo, 199 Nandina Terrace, Winter Springs discussed Jetta Point, previous plans, and impacts to nearby neighborhoods. Mr. Gallo invited the Mayor and/or Commission to speak to nearby HOA(s) and get community input. Finally, he noted disappointment related to DEP consent order discussions. Mr. Robert Miller, 679 Silvercreek Drive, Winter Springs asked that the Commission work together and move forward to improve the city. Mayor McCann closed Public Input. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCann adjourned the meeting at 8:43 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: ____________________________________ CHRISTIAN D. GOWAN, MPA, CMC CITY CLERK APPROVED: _____________________________________ MAYOR KEVIN McCANN NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the March 31, 2025 City Commission Regular Meeting. 781